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Britney, Jessica Simpson, Mariah Carey: Naked pregnant stars

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Led Zeppelin, Mariah Carey channelled on 'American Idol'

Date: Thursday Mar. 29, 2012 8:30 AM ET LOS ANGELES Elise Testone and Joshua Ledet successfully channelled icons of the opposite sex on "American Idol." Shaking her wavy blond hair and sporting a pair of tight bellbottoms, Testone delivered a faithful rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love," while Ledet soared by embracing Mariah Carey's vocal acrobatics on Badfinger's "Without You" during the Fox singing competition's idol-themed performance round Wednesday night, which airs in Canada on CTV. "You made everybody get up," Jennifer Lopez told Testone. "It was crazy." The 28-year-old teacher from Charleston, S.C., and the 19-year-old student from Westlake, La., both earned standing ovations from the panel -- as did three other finalists: 16-year-old student Jessica Sanchez of San Diego with Beyonce's "Sweet Dreams"; 21-year-old pawn shop worker Phillip Phillips of Leesburg, Ga., with Jonny Lang'

Joshua Ledet Sings Without You by Mariah Carey on American Idol Top 9 Performance Night

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Joshua Ledet , 19, from Westlake, Louisiana, sang his powerful version of Without You by Mariah Carey on American Idol Season 11 Top 9 performance on Wednesday, March 28. Randy, Steven, and J-Lo: Randy says that Mariah Carey would be impressed -darn, she might be envious! Dude. I love you. I love your voice, Randy says. Steven loves that Joshua had an emotional breakdown at the end. Youre a phenom. Youre an absolute angel from heaven, J-Lo says, repeating so beautiful, so beautiful, so beautiful she gets $500,000 for each so beautiful. Previous Phillip Phillips Sings Still Raining American Idol Season 11 Top 9 Next Elise Testone Sings Whole Lotta Love American Idol (Video)

Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Making Big Plans For Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are planning a big celebration to mark their fifth wedding anniversary. The couple exchanged vows on a beach in the Bahamas in 2008 and Cannon and Carey have renewed them every year. But this 30 April (12) is going to be extra special - because it'll be the pair's first anniversary as parents to twins Moroccan and Monroe, who turn one on the same day. Cannon tells Life & Style magazine, "It's a family day. We'll celebrate with them during the day and just the two of us at night... We get married every year; it's our thing. I just have to keep doing it to make sure it's real!" And the TV personality/entrepreneur admits family time is so much more precious these days after he battled the autoimmune disease lupus nephritis earlier this year (12). He adds, "It goes to show you how much things can change. In tough times, you lean on family."

Mariah Carey Turns 42: Plus a Look at Other Over 40 Musicians Whose Careers Are Still Thriving

Mariah Carey celebrates her 42nd birthday on March 27, 2012. The singer's career has continued to thrive over the last couple of decades and she seems to be unstoppable. The past year may have been one of the best for her personally as well, having given birth to twin babies last spring. The diva and her husband, Nick Cannon , welcomed a son and daughter into the world on their third wedding anniversary, April 30, 2011. Earlier this month the Grammy winner returned to the stage for the first time since her children were born, singing a number of her hits during the short performance, from "Hero" to "We Belong Together" to the Jackson 5 cover "I'll Be There." She was said to have comeback in her usual style, changing her shoes after singing two songs and touching up her hair and makeup wearing a sleek, sleeveless black dress, "all in front of an eager audience." The birthday girl seems nowhere near to retirement, but there are many othe

Mariah Carey Celebrates Her 42nd Birthday Today: A Look Through The Pop Diva's Big Moments In The Past Year [PHOTOS]

Mariah Carey turns 42 today and the R&B diva has had quite an eventful year. Around this time last year Carey, was getting ready to give birth to twins Monroe and Moroccan with husband Nick Cannon. Now one year later Carey has almost one-year-old twins, dropped the baby weight and became a spokesperson for Jenny Craig, has helped nurse Nick Cannon back to health after a serious scare, has returned to the stage and is making new music. 2011 and 41 was a big year for Carey, but 2012 and 42 seems to be shaping up to be another good year.

Mariah Careys Metamorphosis: 42 Pics For Her 42nd Birthday!

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Mariah Carey is a total DIVA divine, inspirational, virtuous and anointed with a five-octave vocal talent. With five Grammy awards, 18 #1 singles, and 200 million records sold worldwide, Mimi is one of the greatest women in music and is quite the mogul too. Perfume, jewelry, shoes and most recently the new global ambassador for Jenny Craig , no wonder people are obsessed with Mimi. We are too! As if Mariahs relationship with her husband Nick Cannon isnt completely adorbs, her two bundles of joy twins Monroe and Moroccan totally melt our hearts. Over the last two decades, Mimi has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Her look has definitely changed along the way too. From a shy, curly-brown-haired girl to a confident, bodacious, blond woman, Mariah has undergone quite a few changes. To celebrate Mariahs 42nd birthday, lets take a little trip down memory lane. Check out these 42 pics of Mimis Metamorphosis and join us in wishing her a happy birthday! [Photos: Getty Images] Be t

Pictures: Cruise ship godmothers

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From Mariah Carey to Sally Ride to Tinker Bell to Queen Elizabeth, there have been many famous cruise ship godmothers over the years. Image 1 of 14 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ! 9 10 11 12 13 ( Matt Stroshane/Disney Parks / March 1, 2012 ) Singer Mariah Carey joins Walt Disney Company President and CEO Robert A. Iger (right), Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Thomas O. Staggs and Mickey Mouse for the christening of the newest ship of Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Fantasy, in New York City, on March 1, 2012. In a maritime tradition, the award-winning recording artist served as godmother for the 4,000-passenger Disney Fantasy, which sails to her home port of Port Canaveral, Fla. later this month to begin seven-night cruises to the Caribbean and Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. E-mail Twitter Facebook StumbleUpon

Mariah Carey Makes Career Comeback- Artists We'd Like to See Her Collaborate With

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Last week Mariah Carey made a career comeback in NYC when she performed at "Plot Your Escape: Four Concerts. Countless Celebrities. 1 Epic Night" by Caesar's Entertainment." Only 10 months ago the singing sensation gave birth to twins and in recent months the star has been making sure her hubby, Nick Cannon , is staying healthy after some pretty serious health scares. Other major musicians performed at the musical event including P. Diddy , Lil' Wayne , Maroon 5, and more. Critics raved about Carey's performance making both fans and music industry professionals alike excited for the diva's next musical performance . So who will Carey work with next? We have a few suggestions. Drake Drake is quickly becoming the main star in hip-hop, getting wider acclaim and fame than his mentor Lil' Wayne. Drake has worked with stars like Rihanna and bff Nicki Minaj before so we think his edgy musical mannerisms and unique production talents would be just the thin

Mobile saves the music video's star

sarah nicole prickett From Thursday's Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012 6:24PM EDT Last updated Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012 6:30PM EDT I never wanted to be in the movies. I wanted to be in music videos. To this day, I secret-dream of Mariah Carey as Heartbreaker (1999) in liquid denim, throwing popcorn and throwing shade in the movie theatre. Everyone has her preferred teenage fantasy, and there was Lauryn Hill, there was TLC, there was Britney, but mostly, for me, there was Mariah. Heartbreaker, the song, is still kind of great, but it doesnt exist without the image. Later I would pretend the image didnt matterand stopped watching music videos on television (ew, TELEVISION) and only when everyone else stopped too I guess in 2008, when MTVs Total Request Live (TRL) was cancelled and reality shows killed the video star did I realize we had been idiots. By now, anyone whos been to an unofficial after-party with a YouTube DJ knows that the death of the music video wa

'American Idol' Castoff Shannon Magrane Doesn't Regret Tackling Mariah Carey

Although Shannon Magrane was sent packing on last week's episode of "American Idol," the 16-year-old Tampa, Florida, native has no hard feelings about her early elimination. On Monday (March 19), Magrane stopped by the MTV Newsroom and reflected on her fun, if brief time on the "Idol" stage. "It's hard, you never know what America is thinking," Magrane admitted. "It's crazy, but I loved it. It was a great learning experience for me. I loved every minute of it." During her final performance, Magrane took on Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's "One Sweet Day," which received relatively positive remarks from the judges. But in the end, that wasn't enough to save her from elimination. And while "Idol" judges usually advise contestants to stay away from Carey's power ballads, Magrane has no regrets about her song choice. "I was happy I sang that song," Magrane said. "What not a lot of people kno

Mariah Carey Makes Career Comeback- Artists We'd Like to See Her Collaborate With

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Last week Mariah Carey made a career comeback in NYC when she performed at "Plot Your Escape: Four Concerts. Countless Celebrities. 1 Epic Night" by Caesar's Entertainment." Only 10 months ago the singing sensation gave birth to twins and in recent months the star has been making sure her hubby, Nick Cannon , is staying healthy after some pretty serious health scares. Other major musicians performed at the musical event including P. Diddy , Lil' Wayne , Maroon 5, and more. Critics raved about Carey's performance making both fans and music industry professionals alike excited for the diva's next musical performance . So who will Carey work with next? We have a few suggestions. Drake Drake is quickly becoming the main star in hip-hop, getting wider acclaim and fame than his mentor Lil' Wayne. Drake has worked with stars like Rihanna and bff Nicki Minaj before so we think his edgy musical mannerisms and unique production talents would be just the thin

'American Idol' Castoff Shannon Magrane Doesn't Regret Tackling Mariah Carey

Although Shannon Magrane was sent packing on last week's episode of "American Idol," the 16-year-old Tampa, Florida, native has no hard feelings about her early elimination. On Monday (March 19), Magrane stopped by the MTV Newsroom and reflected on her fun, if brief time on the "Idol" stage. "It's hard, you never know what America is thinking," Magrane admitted. "It's crazy, but I loved it. It was a great learning experience for me. I loved every minute of it." During her final performance, Magrane took on Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's "One Sweet Day," which received relatively positive remarks from the judges. But in the end, that wasn't enough to save her from elimination. And while "Idol" judges usually advise contestants to stay away from Carey's power ballads, Magrane has no regrets about her song choice. "I was happy I sang that song," Magrane said. "What not a lot of people kno

Mariah Carey Makes Career Comeback- Artists We'd Like to See Her Collaborate With

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Last week Mariah Carey made a career comeback in NYC when she performed at "Plot Your Escape: Four Concerts. Countless Celebrities. 1 Epic Night" by Caesar's Entertainment." Only 10 months ago the singing sensation gave birth to twins and in recent months the star has been making sure her hubby, Nick Cannon , is staying healthy after some pretty serious health scares. Other major musicians performed at the musical event including P. Diddy , Lil' Wayne , Maroon 5, and more. Critics raved about Carey's performance making both fans and music industry professionals alike excited for the diva's next musical performance . So who will Carey work with next? We have a few suggestions. Drake Drake is quickly becoming the main star in hip-hop, getting wider acclaim and fame than his mentor Lil' Wayne. Drake has worked with stars like Rihanna and bff Nicki Minaj before so we think his edgy musical mannerisms and unique production talents would be just the thin

Mariah Carey Is a Size Four

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J.Lo's Body Double Is a Male J.Lo is spotted on the set of her music video with a male double that looks just like her. Check out the pictures. 3/14/2012 J.Lo's Body Double Is a Male First Look: Gaga on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' This Sunday, Oprah reunites with Lady Gaga for an intimate episode of Oprah's Next Chapter -- a two-hour special that also serves as the singer's first major joint interview with her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. Oprah & Gaga Team Up To Empower America In fact, a sizable section of the episode is actually dedicated to getting Cynthia's side of the story, as she reveals for the first time what it was like watching her daughter, Stefani, become the force now-known-as Lady Gaga. 3/14/2012 First Look: Gaga on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Jersey Shore's Vinny & Deena on Pregnant Snooki Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino and Deena Cortese are dishing on Thursday night's big season finale on MTV -- and the big news of

Ruben Studdard: Mariah Carey Should Be the Next 'X Factor' Judge

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Moses Robinson/Getty Images Ruben Studdard stopped by The Wendy Williams Show Tuesday morning to promote his fifth album, Letters From Birmingham , and chat it up with the television host about such hot topics as who should judge X-Factor , the truth behind his divorce, his tax problems and Clay Aiken s chances on NBCs The Apprentice. PHOTOS: 'American Idol Live' Tour In Pictures After Williams questioned Studdard about X Factor s contract negotiations saga with Britney Spears , Studdard said his judge of choice would be: Mariah Carey . She wouldnt pull any punches, said Studdard, who also name checked former Pop Stars judge David Foster as another choice. He was congenial about his divorce from his wife of three years, Surata Zuri McCants , rejecting Williams theory that McCants expected the high life when she married the Velvet Teddy Bear. Studdard said the couple was just two people going in two different directions, explaining that he wanted a big family and she already

Video! Mariah Carey Shows Off New Bod in Ad

Mariah Carey is looking slim, toned and fit after giving birth to twins last year, and the diva has lost 30 pounds since signing on to be a Jenny Craig spokeswoman. The singer looked fabulous in a slinky, silver mini-dress. Mariah co-directed the commercial which features three women sharing their diet success stories. Check it out!

Mariah Carey Makes Career Comeback- Artists We'd Like to See Her Collaborate With

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Last week Mariah Carey made a career comeback in NYC when she performed at "Plot Your Escape: Four Concerts. Countless Celebrities. 1 Epic Night" by Caesar's Entertainment." Only 10 months ago the singing sensation gave birth to twins and in recent months the star has been making sure her hubby, Nick Cannon, is staying healthy after some pretty serious health scares. Other major musicians performed at the musical event including P. Diddy, Lil' Wayne, Maroon 5, and more. Critics raved about Carey's performance making both fans and music industry professionals alike excited for the diva's next musical performance. So who will Carey work with next? We have a few suggestions. Drake Drake is quickly becoming the main star in hip-hop, getting wider acclaim and fame than his mentor Lil' Wayne. Drake has worked with stars like Rihanna and bff Nicki Minaj before so we think his edgy musical mannerisms and unique production talents would be just the thing for M

Nick Cannon Recovery: Mariah Carey "Takes Care of Me"

Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player . Nick Cannon couldn't be more upbeat about things right now. Mariah Carey 's significant other, who recently found himself in the hospital not once, but twice, as a result of a "lupus-type" autoimmune disorder , showed off his positive attitude during his appearance Monday on Good Morning America . Not surprisingly, he's got one person in particular to thank for helping him on the road to recovery. MORE: Nick Cannon Health ScareAutoimmune Disease "Like a Lupus Type of Thing" Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player . "She's awesome. She's so nurturing," Cannon told GMA cohost Robin Roberts about his supportive and loving wife. "I call her Dr. Carey. She just takes care of me and makes sure I'm eating what I'm supposed to be

Mariah Carey Threatening To Divorce Nick Cannon Over Work Commitments

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Mariah Carey is reportedly threatening to divorce husband Nick Cannon if he doesn't give up all of his work commitments. The 33-year-old has been under an immense amount of strain recently, juggling several high-pressure jobs, and as a result, has suffered a bout of health problems over the last few months. Nick's doctor ordered him to quit his radio show hosting gig in light of his lupus-like autoimmune disease diagnosis, but sources say wife Mariah wants him to quit everything to protect his health. "Mariah Carey is begging her ailing husband Nick Cannon to quit working entirely, [or she'll] end their marriage and take away their twin toddlers, daughter Monroe and son Moroccan," a source has told the National Enquirer. However, the insider claims adds Nick is reluctant to give up America's Got Talent and Cannon's Countdown as he is already insecure about living in Mariahs shadow, and if he quit work altogether he feels like hed have no identity of his

Odd Future, Wiz Khalifa and Mariah Carey Stir Social Buzz

Odd Future makes its Billboard Social 50 debut at No. 30 this week as the act has been especially active on social networks lately. The 12 members of Los Angeles-based hip-hop collective OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) are well known for churning out massive amounts of audio and video content, which they promote themselves through the use of Tumblr, YouTube and Twitter. The Social 50 chart ranks the most popular artists on YouTube, Vevo, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and iLike, using a formula that blends weekly additions of friends/fans/followers along with weekly artist page views and weekly song plays. Odd Future: The Billboard Cover Story Rapper Hodgy Beats' new single "Rella" has garnered over 8 million views on Youtube after dropping Feb. 20, and online chatter about the band has been continuing to build around the release of "OF Tape Vol. 2," expected to be released March 20. For the tracking week ending March XX, the gang experienced a 447% in

Mariah Carey Threatening To Divorce Nick Cannon Over Work Commitments

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Mariah Carey is reportedly threatening to divorce husband Nick Cannon if he doesn't give up all of his work commitments. The 33-year-old has been under an immense amount of strain recently, juggling several high-pressure jobs, and as a result, has suffered a bout of health problems over the last few months. Nick's doctor ordered him to quit his radio show hosting gig in light of his lupus-like autoimmune disease diagnosis, but sources say wife Mariah wants him to quit everything to protect his health. "Mariah Carey is begging her ailing husband Nick Cannon to quit working entirely, [or she'll] end their marriage and take away their twin toddlers, daughter Monroe and son Moroccan," a source has told the National Enquirer. However, the insider claims adds Nick is reluctant to give up America's Got Talent and Cannon's Countdown as he is already insecure about living in Mariahs shadow, and if he quit work altogether he feels like hed have no identity of his

Nick Cannon Recovery: Mariah Carey "Takes Care of Me"

Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player . Nick Cannon couldn't be more upbeat about things right now. Mariah Carey 's significant other, who recently found himself in the hospital not once, but twice, as a result of a "lupus-type" autoimmune disorder , showed off his positive attitude during his appearance Monday on Good Morning America . Not surprisingly, he's got one person in particular to thank for helping him on the road to recovery. MORE: Nick Cannon Health ScareAutoimmune Disease "Like a Lupus Type of Thing" Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player . "She's awesome. She's so nurturing," Cannon told GMA cohost Robin Roberts about his supportive and loving wife. "I call her Dr. Carey. She just takes care of me and makes sure I'm eating what I'm supposed to be

Mariah Carey Performs for First Time Since Giving Birth to Twins (Video)

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Ten months after giving birth to twins Moroccan and Monroe, Mariah Carey returned to the stage. The Grammy-winning singer performed at Gotham Hall in New York City for the Caesar's Entertainment "Escape to Total Rewards" event on Thursday. PHOTOS: 7 Most Popular Christmas Songs From Radio Carey, who had her twins with husband Nick Cannon in April, told the crowd, "It's my first performance since having dem babies!" Carey wore a form-fitting black dress onstage, and belted out hits like Shake It Off, Touch My Body, Its Like That, Obsessed and We Belong Together. Carey dedicated Always Be My Baby to her two babies. Carey also told the crowd that she wanted to bring her two children to the show, but added that, It's time for them to be asleep. VIDEO: Mariah Carey, 30 Pounds Lighter, Relaunches Jenny Craig as Brand Ambassador Carey also gave a shout out to her husband later in the show. Cannon recently stepped down from hosting his radio show after sufferi

Mariah Carey gives first performance since giving birth to twins

After taking over a year off from singing and performing to have her twin babies and get back into shape, Mariah Carey returned to the stage last week and gave her first performance since the birth to her twins in April. Carey showed off her post-baby body in a tight black dress that showed how hard she worked to get back into shape after the birth of her twins. According to The Associated Press , Carey performed in an intimate setting for a crowd of a few hundred people at New York's Gotham Hall Thursday night. "I didn't realize it was such a big deal," Carey said of her return. Carey took the stage for an event held by Caesars Entertainment called "Plot Your Escape: Four Concerts. Countless Celebrities. 1 Epic Night," and performed several fan favorites, including "It's Like That," "We Belong Together," "Obsessed" and "Shake It Off," as well as a cover of the Jackson 5 song "I'll Be There." Carey al

Mariah Carey returns to stage since giving birth

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by MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK - March 02, 2012 (WPVI) -- Mariah Carey made her return to the stage since giving birth to twins in diva-like form: She changed her shoes after singing two songs and touched up her hair and make-up in a one-sleeve black dress. Carey gave birth to fraternal twins via C-section in April. She performed for a few hundred people Thursday night at New York's Gotham Hall. Of her return she said: "I didn't realize this was a big deal." The concert was one of four shows Thursday dubbed "Plot Your Escape: Four Concerts. Countless Celebrities. 1 Epic Night," by Caesars Entertainment. Diddy joined Carey in New York, while Lil Wayne and Cee Lo performed in Los Angeles, Maroon 5 and Sara Bareilles in Chicago, and Mary J. Blige and Gavin DeGraw in New Orleans. Get the latest Oscar buzz on Oscars.com! (Copyright 2012 WPVI-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.) Get more Entertainment Tags: mariah carey , entertainment Email Print Report a ty

Mariah Carey helps christen new Disney ship

NEW YORK (AP) Singer Mariah Carey helped christen the new Disney cruise ship Fantasy at a Hudson River pier in Manhattan on Thursday night and promised to bring her twins back to enjoy some Disney hospitality. I christen thee Disney Fantasy. May God bless this ship and all who sail on it, said Carey as she stood with Disneys CEO Bob Iger, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs, and of course Mickey Mouse. The ceremony was held inside the ships atrium with a fake larger-than-life bottle of Champagne that sprayed the room with shiny confetti while Careys husband Nick Cannon stood on deck with a real bottle in the company of Minnie Mouse. Earlier Carey got a cheer from the crowd as she sang the line Im a native New Yorker, adding, Im going to love bringing my new babies here. Her twins were born less than a year ago. The 4,000-passenger, 14-deck ship with its distinctive mouse ears logo arrived in New York on Tuesday after traveling nearly 3,800 miles across the Atlantic Ocean

Mariah Carey back before mike after having twins

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Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Caesars Enterta Mariah Carey, performing in New York for the first time since having twins in April, sang some of her hits. View Larger Image New York -- Mariah Carey made her return to the stage since giving birth to twins in diva-like form: She changed her shoes after singing two songs and touched up her hair and makeup, all in front of an eager audience. Carey, who gave birth to fraternal twins via C-section in April, performed for a few hundred fans Thursday night at New York's Gotham Hall. Of her return she said: "I didn't realize this was a big deal." The Grammy winner sang a number of her hits during the short performance, from "Hero" to "We Belong Together" to the Jackson 5 cover "I'll Be There." The concert was one of four shows Thursday dubbed "Plot Your Escape: Four Concerts. Countless Celebrities. 1 Epic Night," by Caesars Entertainment. Sean "Diddy" Combs was Carey

Mariah Carey returns to stage since giving birth

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Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" stars Danny DeVito, left, and Zac Efron attend the National Education Association's 15th annual Read Across America Day yesterday at The New York Public Libary. AP photo Sun staff photos can be ordered by visiting our MyCapture site. Mariah Carey made her return to the stage since giving birth to twins in diva-like form: She changed her shoes after singing two songs and touched up her hair and makeup in a sleek, sleeveless black dress, all in front of an eager audience. Carey, who gave birth to fraternal twins via C-section in April, performed for a few hundred fans Thursday night at New York's Gotham Hall. Of her return she said: "I didn't realize this was a big deal." The concert was one of four shows Thursday dubbed "Plot Your Escape: Four Concerts. Countless Celebrities. 1 Epic Night," by Caesars Entertainment. Diddy was Carey's opening act in New York, while Lil Wayne and Cee Lo performed in Los Angeles, Mar

Mariah Carey back before mike after having twins

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Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Caesars Enterta Mariah Carey, performing in New York for the first time since having twins in April, sang some of her hits. View Larger Image New York -- Mariah Carey made her return to the stage since giving birth to twins in diva-like form: She changed her shoes after singing two songs and touched up her hair and makeup, all in front of an eager audience. Carey, who gave birth to fraternal twins via C-section in April, performed for a few hundred fans Thursday night at New York's Gotham Hall. Of her return she said: "I didn't realize this was a big deal." The Grammy winner sang a number of her hits during the short performance, from "Hero" to "We Belong Together" to the Jackson 5 cover "I'll Be There." The concert was one of four shows Thursday dubbed "Plot Your Escape: Four Concerts. Countless Celebrities. 1 Epic Night," by Caesars Entertainment. Sean "Diddy" Combs was Carey

Mariah Carey sings at 'Plot Your Escape,' 1st concert since twins' birth

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Mariah Carey recently performed for the first time since giving birth to her and husband Nick Cannon's twins almost one year ago. Photos: Whitney Houston mourned at NJ funeral Mariah Carey performs in Brazil Stories: Nick Cannon heath update: I have 'lupus type' of disease Whitney Houston Funeral Recap Nick Cannon health update: 'Doctors found blood clots in my lungs,' he says The 41-year-old singer wore a black Chanel dress sang several of her hits, such as "Hero," "Touch my Body," "We Belong Together" and the Jackson 5 cover "I'll Be There" and a new version of her 2005 song "Shake It Off" at th! e free " Plot Your Escape" concert in New York City on Thursday, March 1. Diddy served as her opening act and the concert also featured an appearance from Mel B of the Spice Girls. Carey gave birth to twins Monroe and Moroccan, who also go by "Roc and Roe,"on April 30, 2011 via Caesarean section. S

Mariah Carey helps christen new Disney ship in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) -- Singer Mariah Carey helped christen the new Disney cruise ship Fantasy at a Hudson River pier in Manhattan Thursday night and promised to bring her twins back to enjoy some Disney hospitality. "I christen thee Disney Fantasy. May God bless this ship and all who sail on it," said Carey as she stood with Disney's CEO Bob Iger, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs, and of course Mickey Mouse. The ceremony was held inside the ship's atrium with a fake larger-than-life bottle of Champagne that sprayed the room with shiny confetti while Carey's husband Nick Cannon stood on a deck of the ship with a real bottle in the company of Minnie Mouse. Earlier Carey got a cheer from the crowd as she sang the line "I'm a native New Yorker," adding, "I'm going to love bringing my new babies here." Her twins were born less than a year ago. The 4,000-passenger 14-deck ship with its distinctive mouse ears logo arrived in New Yor